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Band
Savage Messiah
Title
Hands of Fate
Type
LP/EP
Company
Century Media
YOR
2017
Style
Power
Popular Reviews
12/21/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
Strong vocals, heavy handed riffs, tons of melody, awesome production standards
I'm not sure what it is about this U.K. power metal act that just leaves me wanting more. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this band. It's right up my alley--strong vocals, heavy handed riffs, tons of melody, awesome production standards. I just never play them. So again, 'Hands of Fate' is just another testament of how great this band is. Yet, after hearing the whole thing...I'm asking if it will ever connect with my mouse button again. Love the melody on "Solar Corona" while "The Crucible" frolics in mid-paced grooves. It's good, if not great...yet I'm numb.
Recommended for fans of: Mystic Prophecy and Pink Cream 69
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3.5
VOCALS
4
PRODUCTION
4
ARTWORK
1
LYRICS
2.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: SAVAGE MESSIAH
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Hands of Fate
2017
Century Media
Eric Compton12/21/2017
3.5
Insurrection Rising
2009
Candlelight
Eric Compton7/14/2009
4
The Fateful Dark
2014
Century Media
Greg Watson5/1/2014
5

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